Industrial Controller – Multi-Site

CavriagoFull-timePosted Jul 13, 2026
Back to all rolesIndustrial Controller – Multi-SiteApplyJob detailsFinanceCavriagoFull-timeRole OverviewGlacier Italia is looking for an experienced Industrial Controller to join its Finance team and support the performance management of its manufacturing operations across multiple sites.The ideal candidate has a degree in Economics, Finance, Management Engineering or a related field, and at least 7 years of experience in industrial controlling within complex manufacturing environments, preferably in the FMCG or food industry.This role offers strong exposure to plant operations, senior management and cross-functional teams, contributing directly to industrial performance analysis, decision-making and business improvement initiatives. Key ResponsibilitiesReporting directly to the Finance Director, the Industrial Controller will be responsible for:·       Supporting the monthly management closing process, including analysis by plant, cost center, production line and product category;·       Monitoring and analyzing industrial performance across multiple sites, identifying key drivers of variances and operational inefficiencies;·       Overseeing inventory valuation, stock movements, warehouse valuation methodologies and related controlling activities;·       Performing financial analysis of production variances, waste, yields, process losses, labor and overhead absorptionand capacity utilization;·       Developing, maintaining and harmonizing industrial KPIs and reporting dashboards across plants;·       Preparing management and plant-level reporting for operational leadership and senior management;·       Leading budgeting and forecasting activities for the relevant industrial areas;·       Supporting product costing activities, including standard cost definition, cost updates and variance analysis;·       Supporting the migration to the new ERP system, JDE, and contributing to the implementation of a new product costing methodology;·       Partnering with Operations, Supply Chain and Plant Management to identify critical areas, recommend corrective actions and support continuous improvement initiatives;·       Providing ad hoc analysis to support strategic and operational decisions, including efficiency projects, capex evaluation and profitability improvement. Qualifications & Skills·       Degree in Economics, Finance, Management Engineering or a related discipline;·       At least 7 years of experience in industrial controlling, preferably within complex manufacturing organizations;·       Previous experience in the FMCG or food industry would be a strong advantage;·       Solid knowledge of product costing, standard costing methodologies and industrial variance analysis;·       Proven experience with ERP systems; knowledge of JDE would be a strong plus;·       Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint;·       Experience with Business Intelligence tools, preferably Microsoft Power BI, would be considered a plus;·       Fluent in Italian and English, both written and spoken. Personal Attributes·       Strong analytical mindset and excellent attention to detail;·       Proactive, dynamic and solution-oriented approach;·       Ability to work independently while effectively partnering with cross-functional teams;·       Strong business acumen and results orientation;·       Ability to operate in a dynamic, growing and international Group;·       Excellent organizational and communication skills;·       Hands-on attitude and ability to interact effectively with both Finance and Operations teams. What We OfferThis role represents an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing and international industrial group, with strong exposure to plant operations, senior management and cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will play an active role in key transformation projects, including ERP implementation, product costing development and industrial performance improvement, contributing directly to...

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